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Source: John Newell 03/24/2025
John Newell of John Newell & Associates shares an update on Lion Rock Resources (ROAR:TSX; LRRIF:OTC) as it surgest past its first price target.
Lion Rock Resources (ROAR:TSX; LRRIF:OTC) continues to gather strong investor attention as shares have met and exceeded their first technical price target of CA$0.26, marking a clear breakout from multi-year resistance.
With volume surging and momentum building, the path to the next targets — CA$0.65 and CA$1.50 — is now technically supported and fundamentally reinforced.
Technical Breakout Confirmed
The updated March 24 chart confirms what many close to the story have been anticipating:
- 1st Target (CA$0.26) – Achieved and exceeded
- 2nd Target: CA$0.65 – Next major resistance zone from 2022
- 3rd Target: CA$1.50 – A long-term objective aligned with historical highs
Shares have now broken through multi-year downtrend resistance, supported by strong volume, rising RSI, and a well-formed pattern of higher lows. This is a textbook technical breakout in an emerging junior with real fundamentals behind it.
Fundamentals Strengthen: Option Agreement Closed, Drilling Funded
In parallel with the breakout, Lion Rock has checked off two major milestones that de-risk the story for new and existing investors:
Volney Project Option Agreement Now Official
On March 11, Lion Rock announced the closing of its option agreement with Tinton Partners, giving it the exclusive right to acquire a 100% interest in the Volney Project—a gold, lithium, and tin-rich asset located in the historic Black Hills region of South Dakota.
- 38 private land claims, 142 ha
- Features the Giant Volney pegmatite (historically mined for lithium and tin)
- Adjacent gold-bearing shear zone—source of surface nugget gold found for generations
- Accessible by road, no federal permitting delays
This land package — held in two families for over 150 years — has never been explored with modern technology and is strategically located just 15km from the Homestake Mine, one of North America’s richest gold deposits.
CA$2.16 Million Financing Closed in February
On February 6, Lion Rock closed a CA$2.16M non-brokered financing at CA$0.10, with full 3-year warrants at CA$0.20. Proceeds are being used to:
- Fund its initial exploration program on the Volney Project
- Fulfill obligations under the option agreement
- Advance toward a 5,000m drill program targeting high-grade lithium, gold, and tin zones starting in Q2 2025
The company has also granted 5.7 million incentive stock options to align management, insiders, and consultants with shareholder interests.
Why This Matters Now
Lion Rock Resources is emerging as a compelling U.S.-based critical minerals story at a time when:
- The U.S. is pushing for domestic lithium, tin, and gold production
- Gold is being accumulated by central banks as the U.S. dollar faces pressure from BRICS
- Lithium demand continues to soar as EV and grid storage expand
- Tin is essential to semiconductors and defense tech, yet largely imported
With a tight share structure, strong technicals, fresh capital, and a drill program launching soon, Lion Rock Resources is well-positioned to re-rate significantly in the months ahead.
What’s Next for Lion Rock?
- Drill targets being finalized now for Q2 2025
- Initial results expected mid-year
- Potential strategic partnerships with U.S.-aligned mineral developers
- Technical and news flow catalysts aligned for the next leg higher
Conclusion
With the first technical target exceeded and the project officially secured, Lion Rock Resources is now fully unlocked. Investors should be watching closely as this U.S.-based gold, lithium, and tin explorer moves into an active phase of discovery and market momentum.
For more information, see the company’s website here.
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Source: Streetwise Reports 03/24/2025
AbraSilver Resource Corp. (ABRA:TSX; ABBRF:OTCQX) has begun an additional 20,000 metre drill program at its Diablillos project in Argentina to further expand and upgrade its resource. Strong early results hint at a major discovery.
AbraSilver Resource Corp. (ABRA:TSX; ABBRF:OTCQX) has commenced a 20,000-meter diamond drilling campaign at its 100%-owned Diablillos silver-gold project in Salta Province, Argentina. The fully funded Phase V program will build on the results of the company’s Phase IV drilling, which identified multiple zones of high-grade silver and gold mineralization within the broader Diablillos land package.
The campaign, expected to run through December 2025, will employ three drill rigs targeting approximately 90 holes. The program will include both infill and step-out drilling to expand and upgrade the existing Mineral Resource estimate. According to the company, an updated Mineral Resource estimate is anticipated in mid-2025. The campaign will also include condemnation drilling as part of the Definitive Feasibility Study currently underway.
Drilling will focus on several high-priority targets within the Oculto-JAC epithermal district, including the JAC South extension, Sombra zone, Oculto East, and Oculto Northeast, as well as the Cerro Viejo target within the northeast epithermal-porphyry complex, located approximately 4 km from the main Oculto deposit. At Cerro Viejo, drill hole DDH 24-056 returned 36.0 meters grading 1.91 g/t gold, including 5.0 meters at 7.22 g/t gold from a depth of 87 meters.
Dave O’Connor, Chief Geologist, stated in a company news release, “The Phase V program is designed to systematically expand our known mineralized zones and assess new, high-potential exploration targets.” He added that Cerro Viejo “has the potential to become a major discovery within the Diablillos district.”
The Diablillos property hosts a Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve totaling 42.3 million tonnes at an average grade of 91 g/t silver and 0.81 g/t gold, containing 123.5 million ounces of silver and 1.1 million ounces of gold. The most recent estimate was completed on March 7, 2024, and prepared in accordance with Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) standards.
According to the December 2024 pre-feasibility study (PFS), the Diablillos project has a Net Present Value (NPV) of US$747 million at a 5% discount rate, with a 28% internal rate of return (IRR) and a projected payback period of 2.0 years, based on commodity prices of US$25.50/oz silver and US$2,050/oz gold. The mine plan outlines an average annual production of 13.4 million silver-equivalent ounces over the first five years at an all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) of US$12.67/oz AgEq.
Infrastructure at the site is well developed, with road access, nearby power sources, and established water rights in place. The project benefits from Argentina’s new RIGI (Incentive Regime for Large Investments), which includes corporate tax reductions, elimination of export duties, accelerated depreciation, and long-term fiscal stability.
Silver Reclaims Spotlight as Fundamentals and Market Forces Align
The silver sector gained renewed momentum in early 2025 as investor sentiment shifted sharply following a period of tax loss selling and undervaluation in late 2024. John Newell, writing on March 17, outlined both historical precedent and current conditions supporting silver’s potential upside. He observed that past bull cycles had resulted in parabolic price increases, suggesting that silver, having hit US$35, could be “building momentum toward higher levels.” Newell emphasized silver’s dual role as both a store of value and industrial metal and cited several drivers of demand, including electronics, solar technology, and medical applications. He added, “Silver provides diversification benefits as it often moves independently from traditional asset classes,” especially during periods of volatility and inflation.
On March 14, Raymond James analyst Craig Stanley reiterated his Outperform rating and CA$5 target price on the stock, which at the time implied a 60% return from the then-current trading price of approximately CA$3.13.
According to Shad Marquitz in a March 24 report for Excelsior Prosperity, many quality silver stocks had dropped around 40% from October highs while silver itself only fell 14%–15%, creating what he described as “a value arbitrage in the silver stocks.”
He argued that this mispricing allowed “savvy investors that are paying attention” to capitalize on a rebound, which played out in the sector’s Q1 rally.
Marquitz noted that while sentiment had temporarily soured, it quickly reversed as silver prices surged from US$32 to US$35 in late 2024, with renewed calls for US$50 silver.
By the time many investors had turned pessimistic in December, he said, “the end of tax loss selling season…was, once again, a buy the dip moment for silver equity investors.”
Market tailwinds were also shaped by geopolitical and economic trends. On March 24, MarketWatch quoted Peter Spina of SilverSeek.com, who stated that silver “may soon steal the spotlight from gold’s run to record highs.” Spina highlighted an influx of physical silver into the U.S. in anticipation of potential tariffs, noting, “There is a real rush to get access to untaxed physical silver into the U.S. That places real pressures on existing supplies.” He also pointed to the risk of short positions panicking, which could trigger “a true silver-squeeze scenario.”
Additional technical and macroeconomic analysis underscored silver’s favorable setup. On March 24, FX Empire reported that silver held above key support levels as the market awaited U.S. inflation data and central bank commentary. The article noted that silver was “trading above its 50-day moving average of US$32.01,” which acted as a trend anchor. The author wrote that silver’s broader uptrend remained intact, and “buyers [were] defending key levels despite broader uncertainty across financial markets.”
Third-Party Analysis Highlights Value and Growth at Advanced Silver Project
On March 14, Raymond James analyst Craig Stanley reiterated his Outperform rating and CA$5 target price on the stock, which at the time implied a 60% return from the then-current trading price of approximately CA$3.13. He highlighted that new stepout drilling results from the company’s Phase IV campaign would be included in the mid-2025 Mineral Resource estimate and pointed to strong assays across multiple zones, including 30 meters of 237 g/t silver and 22 meters of 168 g/t silver. Stanley stated, “Only five holes have been drilled to date at Sombra, where mineralization is covered by only approximately 40m of unconsolidated colluvium,” suggesting the zone remains open and underexplored.
Three days later, on March 17, Stanley expanded on this view, calling Diablillos “one of the best-undeveloped silver projects not held by a producer.” He noted that the project’s updated prefeasibility study (PFS) outlined robust economics, including a US$747 million after-tax Net Present Value (5% discount rate), a 28% internal rate of return, and a projected two-year payback, based on base case prices of US$25.50/oz silver and US$2,050/oz gold. He also emphasized the positive impact of Argentina’s new RIGI program, stating that AbraSilver could realize US$430 million in savings through reduced taxes, royalties, and export duties.
Stanley further noted that additional upside could come from variables not yet incorporated into Raymond James’ model, such as updated drill data from the current 20,000-meter program, alternative power options, and a potential heap-leach circuit for low-grade material. He also acknowledged the strength of AbraSilver’s leadership team and technical experts, noting CEO John Miniotis’s prior experience and Chief Geologist David O’Connor’s 40-year career, which included founding several public companies in South America.
Advancing Toward Development With Strong Financial Backing and Strategic Upside
AbraSilver is positioned to advance Diablillos toward a development decision by late 2026, supported by an estimated US$50 million in cash (converted from CA$70 million using an exchange rate of 1.40:1) and the backing of strategic shareholders holding approximately 25% of the company. The company’s recent PFS outlines strong economics, and Diablillos compares favorably with producing primary silver mines globally in terms of both scale and costs.
The current Phase V drill program is a critical step in AbraSilver’s strategy to expand the project’s resource base and define new zones of mineralization. According to the company’s February 2025 investor presentation, Diablillos’ measured and indicated (M&I) resources have doubled since 2020, reaching 258 million silver-equivalent ounces at a discovery cost of just US$0.11/oz AgEq. [OWNERSHIP_CHART-9164]
AbraSilver also anticipates securing environmental impact assessment (EIA) permits by year-end 2025, a milestone that will allow the project to proceed toward feasibility-stage development. The updated Mineral Resource estimate due mid-2025, combined with the results of the current drill program, may further improve the economics outlined in the December 2024 PFS.
In addition, AbraSilver’s eligibility under Argentina’s RIGI program could reduce lifetime tax and export duty liabilities by approximately US$430 million, provided the company commits 40% of the project’s investment within two years of approval. This fiscal framework offers long-term stability, lower effective tax rates, and access to foreign exchange markets, improving overall investment conditions for large-scale mining projects like Diablillos.
Ownership and Share Structure
AbraSilver’s major shareholders, reported Stanley, are insiders (management and board members) with 3%, Central Puerto SA with 9.9% and Kinross Gold Corp. (K:TSX; KGC:NYSE) with 4%. (In AbraSilver’s recent CA$58.5M financing, Central Puerto invested CA$25M and Kinross invested CA$3M.)
AbraSilver has 152.7 million shares outstanding. Its market cap is CA$517M. Its 52-week range is CA$1.33–3.58 per share.
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Source: Brian Hicks 03/24/2025
Brian Hicks of Wealth Daily explains how through tokenization, we can had environmental protection and economic growth in mining.
Deep in the untamed wilderness of southwest Alaska, beneath the rugged landscape of the Bristol Bay region, rests one of the world’s most controversial and valuable mineral treasures: the Pebble Project.
This enormous untapped reserve of gold, copper, and molybdenum is controlled by a minuscule $0.75 mining enterprise that has weathered decades of regulatory obstacles, environmental resistance, and fluctuating political climates to advance the project.
Its stock trades for a mere $0.75. Its market cap sits at just $390 million.
And since President Trump’s election victory, the company’s shares have surged 100%!
But here’s the kicker. . .
The quantity of confirmed gold at Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.’s (NDM:TSX; NAK:NYSE.MKT) Pebble Creek is valued at over $200 billion at current market rates.
The additional metals in this colossal deposit — the silver and copper etc. — elevate the deposit’s worth to $700 billion!
Yet it remains underground… an unproductive asset.
Now, however, a fresh perspective is emerging for Pebble Creek — one that abandons open-pit mining, environmental harm, or the conventional extractive industries that have ignited fierce opposition. Instead, Pebble’s destiny may lie in the groundbreaking concept of gold tokenization and a pioneering philosophy we’ve dubbed “eco-patriotism”: Safeguarding America’s natural bounty while simultaneously unlocking its value in ways that enhance the nation’s fiscal health and global position.
The Most Massive Undeveloped Gold and Copper Resource
The Pebble deposit is breathtaking in magnitude. Estimated to contain 57 billion pounds of copper, 71 million ounces of gold, and 3.4 billion pounds of molybdenum, the deposit stands as one of the planet’s largest undeveloped mineral treasures.
These metals are essential for the contemporary economy, especially in sectors like renewable energy, electric vehicles, and national defense. Despite this, the project has been entangled in regulatory complications and environmental resistance for over twenty years.
The chief concern from environmental advocates, indigenous populations, and conservationists is the deposit’s proximity to Bristol Bay, one of the world’s most fertile wild salmon habitats. The apprehension is that extensive mining operations could ravage the local ecosystem, contaminate waterways, and jeopardize the survival of native Alaskan communities dependent on salmon fishing.
In response to these worries, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has consistently imposed limitations on Pebble’s development. Nevertheless, mining enterprises remain determined, contending that the deposit could be responsibly developed using state-of-the-art mining technologies that minimize environmental impact.
But what if we could unlock this deposit’s value without disturbing the earth, polluting water sources, or displacing wildlife? Enter gold tokenization and the vision of eco-patriotism.
A New Path: Trump’s SWF and NatGold’s Tokenization of Pebble Creek
President Trump has proposed establishing a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) rooted in America’s immense untapped mineral riches. The concept is straightforward: Rather than permitting foreign mining corporations to exploit U.S. resources or leaving these treasures stranded due to bureaucratic entanglements, the federal government could create a financial instrument that attributes value to these assets without ever extracting them.
In essence, there exists a method to release the value of that massive mineral deposit that advantages the United States and its citizens.
Enter NatGold Digital, an emerging leader in the financial revolution of tokenizing tangible assets. NatGold Digital could employ blockchain technology to tokenize Pebble Creek’s gold, allowing investors to claim ownership in the deposit without disturbing a single leaf.
This means that instead of ravaging the Alaskan wilderness to extract gold, we can maintain its pristine condition while still releasing billions in dormant value.
How does gold tokenization function?
- Certification of Reserves: The proven gold reserves at Pebble Creek undergo independent verification and valuation.
- Blockchain Tokenization: The gold then converts into digital tokens, each representing a portion of the complete deposit.
- Investor Participation: Individuals, institutions, and even sovereign entities can acquire these tokens, which are backed by the untapped underground gold.
- No Environmental Disruption: Since the gold remains in situ, there is no mining operation, no waste tailings, and no habitat destruction.
This innovative concept could enable the United States to monetize its natural wealth without degrading it, a fundamental tenet of eco-patriotism.
Eco-Patriotism: A New American Doctrine
Eco-patriotism represents a bold reimagining of how America utilizes its vast natural abundance. It embodies the conviction that the U.S. can maintain its status as the world’s most resource-rich nation without sacrificing its pristine landscapes. The core principles of eco-patriotism include:
- Preservation of American Wilderness: Our national parks, forests, and untapped reserves form part of our national identity. Extracting resources from them should be considered only as a final option.
- Monetization Without Extraction: Technologies like gold tokenization, carbon credits, and digital resource trading permit the U.S. to generate revenue without environmental harm.
- National Financial Sovereignty: America should neither allow foreign entities to mine its resources at unfavorable terms, nor leave these assets dormant when they can bolster economic strength.
- Sustainable Economic Growth: Eco-patriotism aligns financial incentives with environmental stewardship, ensuring future generations inherit both prosperity and wilderness.
The Pebble Project could serve as an excellent proving ground for this philosophy. If successfully tokenized through NatGold, the deposit could establish a precedent for other untapped mineral reserves across the U.S., from Nevada’s lithium deposits to Montana’s rare earth elements.
The Bigger Picture
The contest over America’s resources transcends the debate between environmentalists and mining companies — it’s a geopolitical struggle. China dominates global supply of rare earth minerals, while Russia continues to wield influence over energy and metal markets. If the U.S. persists in leaving its vast reserves untapped, it risks lagging behind in tomorrow’s resource-driven economy.
The two largest industries globally are 1) real estate and 2) finance.
Tokenization of America’s immense natural resources merges both into a single powerful force: Eco-patriotism. Tokenization allows the U.S. to harness its resource wealth without extracting everything. Gold-backed digital assets could underpin a new financial framework, decreasing reliance on debt-based fiat currency and enhancing national security.
Next Steps
For investors, Pebble’s tokenization presents an unparalleled opportunity — a means to gain exposure to one of the world’s largest gold deposits without the risks associated with mining stocks or physical extraction.
For policymakers, Trump’s sovereign wealth fund and eco-patriotism offer a blueprint for converting America’s natural resources into financial assets without environmental degradation. Legislation supporting resource-backed digital assets could revolutionize how the U.S. manages its land, minerals, and national wealth.
Conclusion: The Dawn of Eco-Patriotism
The Pebble Project could stand at the heart of a new economic and environmental movement. By embracing gold tokenization and eco-patriotism, we can forge a prosperous, resource-rich, and environmentally intact America. Pebble Creek transcends mere mining — it’s about pioneering a new era of financial and environmental sovereignty.
With gold tokenization, blockchain technology, and a philosophical shift, the U.S. can conserve its landscapes, monetize its assets, and secure its future as a resource superpower. The future isn’t about choosing between environmental protection and economic growth. Eco-patriotism demonstrates we can achieve both.
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